Holidays
Commemorating the Fourth of July-Gregory style
Photos by Judy Williams Gregory’s 2021 4th of July events were in memory of 15-year-old Talan Tolliver. Talan passed away at home on May 26, 2021, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He lived in Gregory his entire life and was an inspiration to all. In 2017, Talan had the honor of singing the national […]
The volunteers who illuminate a fireworks extravaganza
article and photos by Hope Salyer An explosion echoes through downtown Stockbridge, lighting up the sky. Children run around Veterans Memorial Park, laughing and screaming as their parents draw their eyes toward the glowing sky. Another annual fireworks show has begun. Drawn to the colorful display, residents from Stockbridge and the surrounding areas gather in […]
Memorial Day, to Honor and Remember
Memorial Day 2021-Oaklawn Cemetery Photo credit: Judy Williams
Honoring deceased local veterans and former members of Mackinder- Glenn Post 510
At one time, the following deceased veterans were members of the Mackinder-Glenn Post 510 or they were local and their names were submitted by family and friends. Many are interred here in Stockbridge, as well as other cemeteries. Thank you. Mackinder-Glenn Post 510 CARL ALLEN KENNETH E. AMMERMAN WALTER R BARBOUR MICHAEL BASNAW HOWARD J. […]
Memories of good times spent with Dad, shared by area residents in honor of Father’s Day
compiled by Mary Jo David To celebrate Father’s Day, the Stockbridge Community News reached out to some area residents to ask them to share a favorite memory of times spent with their Dad. Following are their contributions. “As a kid I felt like my dad knew EVERYTHING! Now as an adult I’m pretty sure my […]
Memorial Day Program Information
Information obtained from Donita Ann Facebook Post. This year there will be a Memorial Day program. It will be different with the program being held at the cemetery and hosted by Mackinder-Glenn Post 510, American Legion on 5/31/2021 at 10:30a.m. There will be a short program with a guest speaker. After the program we […]
Update with new entries: Best lessons learned from Mom, in honor of Mother’s Day. These contributors get an A+ for effort!
compiled by Mary Jo David To celebrate Mother’s Day, the Stockbridge Community News reached out to area residents to ask about the important lessons they’ve learned from their moms over the years. Following are their contributions. “The most important thing my mother has taught me is how to be humble and kind. Not just to […]
Best lessons learned from Mom, in honor of Mother’s Day. These contributors get an A+ for effort!
compiled by Mary Jo David Update with new entries: To celebrate Mother’s Day, the Stockbridge Community News reached out to area residents to ask about the important lessons they’ve learned from their moms over the years. Following are their contributions. “The most important thing my mother has taught me is how to be humble and […]
Best lessons learned from Mom, in honor of Mother’s Day. These contributors get an A+ for effort!
compiled by Mary Jo David To celebrate Mother’s Day, the Stockbridge Community News reached out to area residents to ask about the important lessons they’ve learned from their moms over the years. Following are their contributions. “The most important thing my mother has taught me is how to be humble and kind. Not just to […]